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Maui Beaches by Region

Every stretch of sand from Kapalua to Hana, with the best spots for snorkeling, sunsets, families and quiet corners.

West Maui Beaches From Kapalua to Kaanapali South Maui Beaches in Kihei, Wailea and Makena Little Beach and the Sunday Drum Circle Central and North Shore Beaches East Maui and Hana Beaches Best Maui Snorkel Beaches From Shore Family-Friendly and Kid-Safe Maui Beaches Beach Safety, Shorebreak and Ocean Conditions Secluded and Hidden Maui Beaches Maui Beaches for Sunsets, Romance and Photos
Little Beach and the Sunday Drum Circle: Maui’s Sunset Tradition in Makena
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Little Beach and the Sunday Drum Circle: Maui’s Sunset Tradition in Makena

Little Beach sits just beyond the northern tip of Makena’s Big Beach, hidden behind a rugged black lava promontory that makes it feel like a world apart.

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Little Beach and the Sunday Drum Circle: A Sunset Ritual on Maui’s South Shore
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Little Beach and the Sunday Drum Circle: A Sunset Ritual on Maui’s South Shore

Tucked at the northern edge of Makena State Park, beyond the wide golden expanse of Big Beach, Little Beach feels like a secret the island keeps for those willing to scramble a little.

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Little Beach and the Sunday Drum Circle: Maui’s Free-Spirited Sunset Gathering
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Little Beach and the Sunday Drum Circle: Maui’s Free-Spirited Sunset Gathering

Maui has a way of revealing different moods in every stretch of shoreline.

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Central and North Shore Beaches: Maui’s Windy Coast of Surf, Sun, and Local Soul
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Central and North Shore Beaches: Maui’s Windy Coast of Surf, Sun, and Local Soul

The Central and North Shore beaches of Maui are not the island’s postcard-perfect resort strands, and that is exactly what makes them worth seeking out.

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Maui Shorebreak Safety: How to Read the Ocean Before You Get In
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Maui Shorebreak Safety: How to Read the Ocean Before You Get In

The first rule of any Maui beach day is simple: the ocean is not a swimming pool.

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Reading Maui’s Shorebreak: A Beach Safety Guide to Ocean Conditions
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Reading Maui’s Shorebreak: A Beach Safety Guide to Ocean Conditions

Maui’s beaches are as varied as the island itself.

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Central and North Shore Maui Beaches: Where Trade Winds, Local Life, and Ocean Adventure Meet
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Central and North Shore Maui Beaches: Where Trade Winds, Local Life, and Ocean Adventure Meet

Maui’s Central and North Shore beaches move to a different rhythm than the island’s resort-lined west and south coasts.

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Exploring East Maui and Hana Beaches: Black Sand, Blue Water, and Aloha
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Exploring East Maui and Hana Beaches: Black Sand, Blue Water, and Aloha

The road to Hana is famous for its curves, one-lane bridges, and waterfalls, but the beaches at the end of that journey are the real treasure.

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West Maui Sunset Beaches: Romance, Photography, and Golden Hour Magic
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West Maui Sunset Beaches: Romance, Photography, and Golden Hour Magic

West Maui is the island’s sunset stage.

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Reading Maui’s Shorebreak: How to Stay Safe in Ever-Changing Ocean Conditions
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Reading Maui’s Shorebreak: How to Stay Safe in Ever-Changing Ocean Conditions

Maui’s beaches are the stuff of dreams, but the ocean around them is not a swimming pool.

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Maui Beaches by Region: Sunset, Romance, and Photo Spots Worth Planning Around
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Maui Beaches by Region: Sunset, Romance, and Photo Spots Worth Planning Around

Maui’s sunsets differ by region.

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Central and North Shore Beaches: Kahului, Paia, and Ho’okipa on Maui’s Windy Coast
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Central and North Shore Beaches: Kahului, Paia, and Ho’okipa on Maui’s Windy Coast

The stretch of coastline from Kahului through Paia and on to Ho’okipa feels like Maui’s front porch, where trade winds sweep across the ocean and everyday life meets the sea.

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